Publications
This paper examines the options on triggers, conditions and modalities for relaxing sanctions as part of an eventual peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, and for their reimposition in connection with verification and monitoring of settlement implementation.
Middle East
Talks involving Qatari, Egyptian and U.S. mediators aimed at reaching a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza war were still underway on Thursday but had shown no sign of a breakthrough, two Egyptian security sources said.
Ukraine
If Kyiv’s allies had identified Putin’s invasion as an act of colonisation, they might have won more support from the Global South.
Ukraine
China has said it believes “all efforts” should be recognised in supporting peace measures around the Russia-Ukraine war, rejecting accusations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that it was trying with Russia to undermine this month’s planned peace summit in Switzerland.
Ukraine
Joe Biden has ruled out Ukraine joining Nato in the aftermath of a ceasefire with Russia in a major blow to Volodymyr Zelensky. Ahead of Nato’s annual summit on July 9, the US president said Ukraine would have to rely on supplies of Western weapons to ward off a second Russian offensive.
Ukraine
On 15 and 16 June 2024, Switzerland is organising a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock. The aim of the summit is to develop a common understanding of a possible path to a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. All news on the summit can be found here.
Middle East
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar stressed the importance of dealing seriously and positively with US President Joe Biden’s proposal, to agree on a deal that guarantees a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and the adequate delivery of aid to all parts of the Strip.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia and China of attempting to undermine his upcoming global peace summit in Switzerland.
Middle East
The US government has “every expectation” that Israel will accept a ceasefire proposal that would begin with a six-week cessation of hostilities in Gaza if Hamas takes the deal, according to National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.